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The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 54: I Want to Stay With You
"Lillian Rogers, the math department prodigy, is here.""Lillian Rogers is stunning, but her personality is so strange.""Do you think this new proof for Stokes’ theorem might be her work? Other than Lillian and the professors, I can’t think of anyone else in the math department who could’ve done it.""Who knows? She’s coming this way, so maybe we’ll find out soon."As the students whispered among themselves, a girl with black-rimmed glasses, clutching a stack of books to her chest, approached the notice board. Despite the glasses, they couldn’t mask the intelligence and sharpness in her eyes.As she neared, the crowd parted instinctively, allowing her a clear path to the board.Lillian Rogers stood motionless in front of the notice board, her eyes fixed on the handwritten proof, as if she were frozen in place.The crowd around her instinctively took a few steps back, creating some distance. Only a few elderly professors remained, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with her at the board."
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 55: The Young Teacher
"It’s a good thing we’re early?""Mr. Harris, is something the matter?"Joseph noticed the urgency in Harris’s tone and raised an eyebrow."Here’s the situation. Professor Leonard Sanchez from the medical department was supposed to give a lecture today. It’s a really important one for students in the field, especially for graduate students researching related topics.""But Professor Sanchez just informed us that something urgent came up, and he won’t be able to make it. I’m scrambling to find someone to fill in for him. The lecture is more than two hours long, but if we can get someone to cover the first hour, that would help.""Professor Sanchez will be back after an hour and can take over then."Geoffrey Harris looked visibly troubled."Couldn’t you just delay the lecture by an hour? Or reschedule it?"Joseph frowned slightly."Delaying isn’t an option. The medical students have other classes, and we can’t ask them to disrupt their entire schedule for this one lecture.""And resched
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 56: Mr. Wilson’s Presence: Our University’s Privilege
"Alright, don’t concern yourself too much with Mr. Wilson’s background. Just know that having him here is an honor for this university."Geoffrey Harris patted the assistant on the shoulder and then left the office.The assistant stood there, stunned by Harris’s words, unable to process what she had just heard.Nova University, Second Teaching Building, Room 302, Multimedia Classroom.At this moment, the large lecture hall, capable of seating hundreds, was already full."The assistant came by earlier to tell us that Old Mr. Sanchez had a last-minute emergency and won’t be able to make it. The president found a substitute teacher for us.""No way! I came here specifically for Professor Leonard Sanchez. My graduate thesis has hit a roadblock, and I really needed his guidance. What am I supposed to do now?""Why don’t you try asking the substitute?""Didn’t the assistant say the substitute teacher is young? How could he possibly compare to Professor Sanchez?""Is the university seriously
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 57: The Girl with Lively Eyes
"My name is Joseph Wilson. The papers and research I’ve published are related to cutting-edge academic topics that most of you have yet to encounter.""Of course, if anyone is interested, you can search for my work in the top academic databases. My research spans fields such as biomedicine, nuclear physics, and financial economics, among others.""Now, I understand that words alone aren’t enough to earn your trust. I also realize that without your trust, it would be difficult for any of you to focus on the rest of today’s lecture."Joseph smiled as he spoke, his tone steady."Mr. Wilson, it’s not that we don’t trust you. It’s just that your credentials sound too extraordinary to be true.""Exactly. With Mr. Harris’s endorsement, we know we should trust you, and we will listen. But we’d really like to see if you’re as impressive as he says.""Yeah, Mr. Wilson, why don’t you show us what you’ve got?"The students became increasingly animated, their interest piqued.Seeing this, Fiona sm
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 58: Three Centimeters Deep
"I don’t know, but I can certainly try."Joseph’s smile remained, offering no definitive answer."Mr. Wilson, I never realized you were such a braggart. I hadn’t noticed before."Fiona’s lips curled into a mocking smile.Joseph merely glanced at her, saying nothing."Why don’t you demonstrate for us, teacher? We’d love to see it.""Yes, teacher, you can’t just talk the talk!""Try it now, Mr. Wilson!""..."The students’ enthusiasm only grew."I can try, but please, everyone quiet down."Joseph agreed, and at once the room fell silent."Mr. Wilson, are you sure about this? Piercing a needle three centimeters into wood—that’s a lot of force. I’ve never seen anyone do it before.""Even if a needle has some rigidity, it’s hard to imagine it could be driven that deep into solid wood."Even Geoffrey Harris, who had been supportive of Joseph, now seemed skeptical."Those in the back, move forward a little; it’ll give you a better view.""Now, take a good look. These classroom desks are soli
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 59: Thoroughly Convinced
But the moment he finished speaking, the room plunged into awkward silence. No one moved. After all, they had just witnessed how Joseph’s needles could shatter solid wood...For a long moment, no one stepped forward."What, no volunteers?""In that case, I’ll have to randomly select someone."At those words, the atmosphere in the room grew tense in an instant.What was Mr. Wilson thinking? Was he serious about risking someone’s life?"You there, come be my target. You seemed to be enjoying yourself earlier."Joseph’s gaze swept across the room before settling on a young man with a dark complexion.As soon as Joseph spoke, a wave of snickers rippled through the classroom.The young man’s face darkened even more at Joseph’s words. Already dark-skinned, he now looked as though he might burst into tears."Mr. Wilson, surely you’ve made a mistake! I wasn’t laughing!"The young man’s voice trembled with unease."Are you certain? The needles I’m holding aren’t limited to just three."Joseph
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 60: Are You Mr. Wilson's Wife?
He turned to find a stranger approaching him."Why aren’t you in class? Is there something you need?"Geoffrey asked, puzzled."Mr. Harris, my name is Fiona. I’m a graduate student under Professor Sanchez, and I’m very confused right now."Fiona was slightly out of breath, clearly in a hurry."What’s troubling you? Perhaps I can help."Geoffrey nodded, indicating for her to continue."Mr. Harris, do you truly know who Joseph is?"Fiona’s expression was serious as she spoke."Are you suggesting you know Joseph better than I do?"Geoffrey raised an eyebrow, sensing something unusual in her words."Mr. Harris, I’m certain I know Joseph far better than you do."Fiona’s voice was resolute."Oh? And what makes you say that? If you truly know Joseph, then enlighten me—how well do you know Mr. Wilson?"Geoffrey’s curiosity was piqued. There seemed to be more to this than he had initially thought."Joseph is my husband. I know everything about him. Based on what I know, he has no qualification
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 61: A Fresh Perspective
Fiona stood there, momentarily stunned, unsure of how to respond."Fiona, if you truly want to understand Mr. Wilson, I’ll leave you with this: for most teachers, being hired by Nova University is a great honor. But for Joseph Wilson to teach here, it is Nova University that is honored."Geoffrey Harris exhaled slowly before delivering his final, solemn statement.Fiona stood rooted in place, her mind reeling from the weight of his words, unable to fully process what she had just heard."Fiona Cooper, instead of standing here questioning a man you clearly don’t know, perhaps it would be better to set aside your preconceptions and return to class. Listen carefully to what Mr. Wilson has to teach. This lesson might be more important than you realize.""And if you open your mind, you might just discover a very different Joseph Wilson—someone who is charismatic, knowledgeable, and far more remarkable than you ever imagined. Engaging with him is like being refreshed by a gentle spring bree
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Chapter 344
“Huh? What did you say? Joseph can play the piano? How come I didn’t know that?”Alice’s voice was filled with genuine surprise.“You didn’t know either?”Mason Alvarez was equally taken aback. Joseph might have forgotten things, but Alice—his childhood friend—surely wouldn’t be unaware.After all, the two of them had grown up together.“Nope, I had no idea! But honestly, Joseph knows so many things, it wouldn’t surprise me if he could do anything.”“And he’s always been so low-key. Unless absolutely necessary, he never shows off his talents.”“Ugh, this Butterfly Lovers performance was so beautiful... and he’s never played a single note for me!” Alice grumbled, clearly annoyed.“The concert’s almost over. You’ll be getting your man back soon,” Mason quickly replied.“You better be right. [Bored.jpg]”Alice sent back a curt message, and Mason didn’t reply further.Just then, a waiter finally arrived with hot water. Joseph took a few sips and felt much better.“Mr. Wilson, it’s almost
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"Thank you for the offer, Mr. Zasit," Joseph said with a faint, bitter smile, "but I’m afraid I must decline.""I have a deep love for music, but the piano is only a hobby for me. I’ve never intended to pursue it as a lifelong career."The host translated Joseph’s response in real time, and Zasit’s face registered visible shock."Oh! What a pity," Zasit exclaimed, stunned. "You possess extraordinary talent. You should be shining on the world's grandest stages."He was clearly taken aback. It was hard for him to imagine anyone turning down his invitation."Is he insane? Do you know how many musicians would kill for such an opportunity?""If Zasit ever recognized me, I'd probably laugh myself awake from the dream.""Still, I suppose Mr. Wilson has earned the right to choose. If Zasit himself calls him gifted beyond compare, how many people in this world could match that praise?"The crowd buzzed with astonishment and admiration.“My performance is over, and I’ve done what I came here to
Chapter 342
“Mr. Zasit met the love of his life when they were just sixteen. At the time, he was penniless but hopelessly devoted to music.”“She supported his dream unconditionally. To make ends meet, she worked tirelessly, taking on odd jobs just to feed him.”“But when he finally achieved fame and success, tragedy struck—she fell gravely ill and passed away in his arms. He watched helplessly as the light faded from her eyes.”“Mr. Wilson’s music stirred memories long buried deep within him, transporting him back to those difficult yet beautiful days. For a fleeting moment, he saw her radiant smile again.”“That’s why he lost control of his emotions. He asked me to express his sincerest apologies to everyone here.”With those words, the host concluded Zasit’s story and bowed respectfully to the audience.The hall erupted once more in thunderous applause.Off to the side, Lewis Craig stood frozen, his face contorted in embarrassment. He gritted his teeth.What the hell just happened? How is this
Chapter 341
Joseph didn’t respond immediately. Instead, he took a moment to consider.“Since Mr. Craig has chosen a foreign love song, I will also choose a love-themed classic from Elysia.”“I’ll play the piano piece Butterfly Lovers.”He spoke calmly, but with conviction.“Butterfly Lovers? What an outdated, cliché piece. How utterly provincial,” Lewis Craig sneered, scoffing with disdain under his breath.“Oh, Butterfly Lovers? I know it. I’ve heard it... it’s beautiful!”Zasit, after a moment’s struggle to catch the key words in Joseph’s sentence, suddenly lit up. In his excitement, he blurted out one of the few phrases he knew in Elysian.“Sir, I know this piece. It’s famous—a tragic love story. If you can perform it, whether it’s perfect or flawed, my journey today will be complete.”He spoke in French, his Elysian heavily accented and broken, clearly limited in vocabulary.“Mr. Zasit said he knows the piece Butterfly Lovers and is familiar with its sorrowful tale of love,” the host translat
Chapter 340
The host, clearly at a loss under Joseph’s instruction, turned instinctively to Lewis Craig for guidance.“Translate it, obviously! Why are you looking at me like that? I didn’t understand a word they said either!” Lewis Craig frowned, irritation flashing across his face. He was beginning to suspect the host was not the brightest.“You want me to translate word for word?” The host muted his mic and asked.“Isn’t that obvious? If you don’t translate it properly, how the hell am I supposed to know what they said?” Lewis Craig was nearly seething. He was tempted to kick the man off stage. Where did the organizers find this genius? Completely clueless.Following the instruction, the host began translating the exchange between Joseph and Zasit for the audience.As the audience listened, surprise and admiration rippled through the hall. Suddenly, Joseph’s earlier evasiveness about his memory made perfect sense.“Before I begin,” Joseph said, addressing the room in fluent French, “I nee
Chapter 339
To be fair, Lewis Craig did possess a certain level of skill. The audience listened to his performance with slight nods of approval. Even Zasit and the other musicians seated at the side of the stage leaned toward one another, whispering softly, occasionally nodding in affirmation.Clearly, even Zasit acknowledged Lewis Craig’s competence.As he played, a smug smile crept onto Lewis's face. To him, the audience’s approval was a given. But what truly delighted him was the idea of humiliating Joseph. I’ll openly express my admiration for his companion right before his eyes and treat him like air. Let’s see how he handles that.With this petty triumph burning in his chest, he felt as if divine inspiration was guiding his fingers.Time flew by, and the relatively long piece Ballade pour Adeline came to an end. As the final notes faded, the hall erupted into applause. Many of the musicians, led by Zasit, rose to their feet to clap for Lewis Craig.Lewis stood, offering a modest nod to the
Chapter 338
"Mr. Wilson, this Zasit guy... he does sound pretty good. Is he really famous?" Mason asked curiously.Joseph glanced at Mason Alvarez but said nothing."Mr. Wilson, I’m talking to you. Is he famous? Do you know him?" Mason pressed again."I forgot," Joseph replied, as indifferent as before."Again with the forgetting. Your memory’s really something." Mason huffed, then gave up and turned her attention back to the music.To be fair, Zasit’s performance was exceptional. Even to someone like Mason, who had little musical training, the melodies were captivating. Each time he finished a piece, the hall erupted in thunderous applause and cheers—a testament to his extraordinary talent.After performing three or four consecutive pieces, Zasit paused to address the audience."Is he speaking French? My French is terrible. It all sounds like ‘zee zee waa waa’ to me. So confusing!" Mason said with a helpless frown."He said he’s delighted to be with everyone tonight. His name is Zasit, and
Chapter 337
At that moment, Joseph walked over. Mason Alvarez immediately rushed to his side, slipping her arm through his like a delicate bird seeking shelter, as if she were purposefully declaring her claim in front of Lewis Craig."Who's this? A friend of yours?" Joseph asked casually."Not really. Just a passerby. He said he's the vice president of the Nova City Piano Association." Mason replied with a shake of her head, her tone honest and plain.Upon hearing that, Lewis Craig's face darkened further. Not really? A passerby...?"Charming lady, didn't you say you were waiting for a girlfriend?" Lewis asked, a hint of irritation in his voice."That's right. He's my girlfriend. My bestie. Don’t be fooled by the outer appearance—he might look like a man, but deep down, he’s a woman at heart. We’ve always seen each other as sisters." Mason replied with an awkward smile and a playful shrug."Ms. Alvarez, are you insane?" Joseph was speechless after hearing her explanation. This woman could sa
Chapter 336
"Professor, what’s this?" Mason Alvarez looked at the crumpled tickets in Felix Baker’s hand, momentarily unable to make out what they were."There's a concert tonight at 7:30 on the rooftop of Westfield Shopping Centers," Felix explained with a smile. "Several renowned orchestras and musicians are performing. I thought you two might enjoy it.""These are VIP tickets — took quite some effort to get them. After dinner, head up and enjoy the show." "As for me, this old man will be heading home to see your teacher’s wife.""$2,980 each? These tickets are that expensive?" Mason stared at the price in disbelief."What's a little money? Take them. I’ve paid for dinner too — got a discount with my membership." "Now I’ll leave you two alone. Enjoy the evening."With that, Felix turned and walked off."Professor..." Mason called after him, but he didn’t look back.Holding the tickets, she furrowed her brows, her emotions tangled. Her teacher had gone above and beyond for her — truly li
